United States
7152-Weaving and Knitting Machine Operators
Job Title:
Weaving and Knitting Machine Operators
Job Description:
Weaving and knitting machine operators set up, operate and monitor weaving and knitting machines which process yarn or thread into woven, non-woven and knitted products such as cloth, lace, carpets, rope, industrial fabric, hosiery and knitted garments or to quilt and embroider fabric.
Tasks:
Cleaning, oiling, and lubricating machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oil cans, and/or grease guns
Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) :
815 - Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Specific Occupations:
715201 - Weaving Machine Operator
Description : Operates and monitors weaving machinery and equipment to produce braided products.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
715202 - Warping Machine Operator
Description : Sets up, operates and monitors warping machinery and equipment to wind yarn on to beams, suitable for subsequent processes, such as weaving and knitting.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
715203 - Braiding Machine Operator
Description : Sets up, loads, operates and monitors weaving machinery and equipment to produce woven products.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
715204 - Knitting Machine Operator
Description : Sets up, loads, operates and monitors knitting machinery and equipment to produce knitted products.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
715205 - Non-woven Machine Operator
Description : Sets up, loads, operates and monitors machinery and equipment to produce non-woven products.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Tufting Machine Operator
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Source Of Info:
Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa